Isosorbide mononitrate and Nitroglycerin interaction

Isosorbide mononitrate and Nitroglycerin: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Nitroglycerin (NITROGLYCERIN LINGUAL) label · effective 2025-12-17

Major

Hypersensitivity to Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray or to other nitrates or nitrites or any excipient.

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Major

Hypersensitivity Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to nitroglycerin, other nitrates or nitrites or any excipient.

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From the Isosorbide mononitrate label · effective 2019-11-01

Moderate

The vasodilating effects of isosorbide mononitrate may be additive with those of other vasodilators.

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